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history of this magnificent dedication to love began
with the tragic death of the mighty emperor Shah Jahan's
first love and beloved wife, Arjumand Bano Begum during
childbirth.
It is believed that the Mughal court mourned the death
of their beloved Empress for more than two years. There
were no celebrations or feasting on holidays for a long
time after Mumtaz Mahal passed away.
Prince Khurram or Shah Jahan wed Arjumand Bano Begum
in the year 1612 A.D. and ever since the duo were inseparable.
The trust, affection and love shared by the two manifest
itself in the walls of the stunning Taj Mahal that are
alive with silent praises and hymns of love. All through
Shah Jahan's lifetime the mausoleum was known as 'rauza'
later it was named Taj Mahal, which happens to be an
adaptation of the name Mumtaz Mahal.
Arjumand Bano was affectionately addressed as Mumtaz
Mahal as she played a pivotal role in the very existence
of Shah Jahan, she was his political advisor, best friend
and devoted lover. Shah Jahan made it a point to take
her along with him even to the war field. It was during
one such expedition that Mumtaz Mahal passed away while
giving birth to their 14th child.
The inscriptions from the Holy Koran that are found
on the walls of the main mausoleum and on the southern
façade of the majestic red-sandstone main gate,
quite clearly indicate that Taj Mahal is meant to be
akin to Allah's "Garden of Paradise" that
offers the ultimate home to the souls of those who have
passed away.
The aesthetic charm of this grand mausoleum derives
its soul from the romantic love story and companionship
that inspired its conception and finally led to its
construction.
Worshippers of love, beauty and all things adorable
have crossed the seas since the 17th century to come
and get a glimpse of this flawlessly sculpted white
marble mausoleum.
Poets and artists over the centuries have tried helplessly
to reproduce the unmatched beauty of this mausoleum
with its living soul in word, song and paint.
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